Having strong shoulders and hips can lead to less belly fat. Seems kinda funny — most people would focus their toning exercises on their core alone to shape this area. However, studies have shown that shoulders and hip exercises will help get you the abs you want.
Here is a great hip and shoulder toning series that will get you on that track! It of course requires you to engage your core throughout which is always an added bonus! Grab a light-medium set of weights and complete at least 3 sets of this dynamic sequence.